5 light links 03-Apr-2025
The world seems dark and grim. These 5 links are about bringing a little light. 💡
Wellington philanthropist couple to fund new charity hospital | RNZ News:
A Wellington philanthropist couple have agreed to fund the build of a new charity hospital in the capital. …
to deliver surgical day services on a referral basis for people who don't meet the criteria for admission to the public system and who can't afford medical insurance and private treatment.
The hospital would support those who could not afford medical insurance and private treatment.
Wild horses help prevent wildfires in Spain | Al Jazeera:
A 2021 study … found that wild horse grazing was the most effective method for preventing wildfires, promoting plant biodiversity and capturing carbon. The study compared this method with other land uses, including planting long-term pine forests, short-term eucalyptus plantations and grazing by domesticated animals.
Geckos first found in Canterbury in the 1960s could be world's oldest | RNZ News:
The two Waitaha geckos were first discovered and marked in 1967 and 1969 … The geckos were [again] found during a recent visit to the island. … The oldest gecko was named 'Antoinette' …
The second gecko was estimated to be aged 60 and was named 'Brucie-Baby'
Kea population booms in Aoraki | RNZ News:
The number of Kea - New Zealand's nationally endangered mountain parrot - is growing in numbers in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
The average flock size in the Malte Brun area in 2024 was twice that seen two years before.
Work in the area to get rid of possums, stoats and other pests over thousands of hectares has been done by Te Manahuna Aoraki Project - part of Zero Invasive Predators.
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